Biomedical Imaging Technologies - MRI, fMRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Imaging

Explore advanced biomedical imaging technologies in this 54-minute lecture from Yale University's Frontiers of Biomedical Engineering course. Delve into the principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its non-ionizing radiation approach to producing detailed body structures. Discover the applications of functional MRI (fMRI) in measuring tissue metabolic rates and brain function. Learn about ultrasound imaging and its ability to detect motion through sound wave reflections. Examine nuclear imaging techniques and recent advancements in light microscopy. Gain comprehensive insights into these cutting-edge imaging modalities and their significance in modern biomedical research and clinical practice.